Aposelemis canyon

4 hour small group e-bike tour to explore the small traditional villages and enjoy the idyllic Cretan countryside

Fitness

Technique

Distance
35 km

Altitude
840meters ↑ / 840meters ↓

Start at8:45am

Duration 4h approx

Highlights

The Xirokamares ancient stone bridge

The Aposelemis canyon

The ancient old olive trees

The traditional Cafe

The uphill off road section to Charaso village

The picturesque small streets of Charaso traditional village

The wind mills at the top of the hill

The Panoramic views

The downhill to Voritsi village

The fresh water from the sping

The pastures and the fragrant herbs

The Makelariano canyon

Activity details

Your tour starts with pick up from your Hotel from Chersonisos, Analipsi, Gouves or Stalis. At our bike center at Analipsi you choose the right size of Cube electric mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and get a bottle of water.

After a short saferty introduction of how to use an ebike we jump on our powerfull bikes and ride through low traffic roads to the Cretan countryside.

The route is comprised primarily of farmers roads and quiet tarmac roads, ensuring you’ll feel safe and secure throughout. During all the tour your local guide will explain the cultivation of the olives, the use of the plants, the traditional life, the ethics and the nature of Crete.

The tour is focused on exploring Crete and have fun. The riding pace is slow to moderate with lots of stops for rest, photos, learn about Crete, admire the view and visit all the highlights of the area

Terrain

All the uphills are performed on rural smooth dirt roads. The downhills are performed on asphalt roads. There are short cemented uphill sections of 50-100 meters with grade up to 20%.